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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: "Calm With Horses" Pages 132-167.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the "drummer" that Joan mentions in her conversation with Martina?
(a) Joan's brother.
(b) Martina's boyfriend.
(c) Val.
(d) A man whose band plays at the Peacock.

2. What causes Bat's mother to tell him "You look constantly as if in want" (52)?
(a) His drooping lip.
(b) His wide eyes.
(c) His shaking hands.
(d) His skinny frame.

3. To what does Jimmy compare all of Tug's ideas about what might have happened to Wayne Clancy?
(a) Black flowers.
(b) Empty pint glasses.
(c) Buses pulling in and out of a station.
(d) Poisoned chocolates.

4. What piece of information does Arm reveal to Paudi that surprises even Dympna?
(a) Jack loves horses.
(b) Fannigan is dead.
(c) Charlie has run away.
(d) Ursula is in college.

5. What is the most accurate characterization of Rebecca's comments about Brandon's band and Glanbeigh?
(a) Naive.
(b) Dismissive.
(c) Amused.
(d) Insincere.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paudi ask about Jack?

2. What does Dympna do for a living?

3. On page 5, what unusual diction does Jimmy use to describe Marlene's eyes?

4. What evidence does Jimmy provide that Tug has a psychiatric disorder?

5. How old is Jimmy?

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